Raffles Girls' Primary

[gr2knc]

Hi my dd will be in P2 next year.For those parents with dd in P1 next year DO NOT WORRY!if she takes the school bus or if she is dropped in school by car she will be escorted to the hall by either a PV or teacher.When I look back I think the girls were MORE confident (I’m a big girl now attitude)than the parents(especially the DAD’S)Things to bring-Math 1A-Part 1,MT-1A,pencil box with max 4 sharp pencils,rubber,ruler.DON’T FORGET THE NAME CARD.Pin it on her uniform.The same one they had on 4 their orientation.If it is lost just get another one.Pack some snack for them.They will each have a P2 buddy.Happy new year to all!

[gr2knc]

Oops!I forgot to mention the 1A books are the activity books and also she MUST have a reading book(story book)NO comics in her bag at all times.Last year on Tues and Thurs they had to have a MT reading book.I got my girl to have a MT book in her bag on all days.Noit easy asking a 6-7 year old to remember to bring her MT reading book only on those 2 days.They can’t read their textbooks too(except during exam period)

[mwchua]

Luanee:

Hello Ming, I didnt go to school with my dd at all during her first day of P1 in 2009. I just sent her off at the void deck where she boarded the school bus and crossed my fingers she turn up there at the right place.

Me and dh went there during recess time to see her and she just smiled and waved at us. Anyway the principal already assured us during the orientation that there be ample teachers and pvs on hand to guide any lost kids during the first day so I guess we just left it to their hands.

Dear Luanee,

Many thanks for your sharing.

I stay quite far from RGPS and my girl will need to spend at least 1 hour on the school bus (pickup time at 11.30am). A bit worried on whether she will take to the long travelling journey well.

Like what you did, I will also be there during the 1st 3 days I guess. Have already taken leave.

Remembered you mentioned before that your girl is in P1H this year. Mine has also been assigned to 1H. Any idea if the form teachers remains the same or they follow the P1 class to P2 next year ?

Thanks.

Rgds,
Ming

[mwchua]

gr2knc:

Oops!I forgot to mention the 1A books are the activity books and also she MUST have a reading book(story book)NO comics in her bag at all times.Last year on Tues and Thurs they had to have a MT reading book.I got my girl to have a MT book in her bag on all days.Noit easy asking a 6-7 year old to remember to bring her MT reading book only on those 2 days.They can't read their textbooks too(except during exam period)

Dear gr2knc,

Thank you for the necessary information.

Does it mean its English reading book for Mon, Wed, Fri and MT reading book for Tues & Thurs ?

Thought of emailing the form teacher assigned to ask about more specifics. Any feedback on their response time in general ?

Rgds,
Ming

[gnk]

mwchua:

gr2knc:

Oops!I forgot to mention the 1A books are the activity books and also she MUST have a reading book(story book)NO comics in her bag at all times.Last year on Tues and Thurs they had to have a MT reading book.I got my girl to have a MT book in her bag on all days.Noit easy asking a 6-7 year old to remember to bring her MT reading book only on those 2 days.They can't read their textbooks too(except during exam period)

Dear gr2knc,

Thank you for the necessary information.

Does it mean its English reading book for Mon, Wed, Fri and MT reading book for Tues & Thurs ?

Thought of emailing the form teacher assigned to ask about more specifics. Any feedback on their response time in general ?

Rgds,
Ming

ming, i tot yr child is registered @ NCPS?

[mwchua]

gnk:

ming, i tot yr child is registered @ NCPS?

Dear gnk,

Have sent you a pm

Rgds,
Ming

[Luanee]

mwchua:

Dear Luanee,

Many thanks for your sharing.

I stay quite far from RGPS and my girl will need to spend at least 1 hour on the school bus (pickup time at 11.30am). A bit worried on whether she will take to the long travelling journey well.

Like what you did, I will also be there during the 1st 3 days I guess. Have already taken leave.

Remembered you mentioned before that your girl is in P1H this year. Mine has also been assigned to 1H. Any idea if the form teachers remains the same or they follow the P1 class to P2 next year ?

Thanks.

Rgds,
Ming

OH I wasnt there during the first 3 days... I just there during recess just on the first day, hee... Dont have so much leave.. Anyway they settle down pretty fast, not to worry..

I am not too sure about the form teachers arrangement...

[mmpiglet]

So far for my ds, the same form teacher from P1 will follow the class to P2.

[Andaiz]

mwchua:

I stay quite far from RGPS and my girl will need to spend at least 1 hour on the school bus (pickup time at 11.30am). A bit worried on whether she will take to the long travelling journey well.


Like what you did, I will also be there during the 1st 3 days I guess. Have already taken leave.

Remembered you mentioned before that your girl is in P1H this year. Mine has also been assigned to 1H. Any idea if the form teachers remains the same or they follow the P1 class to P2 next year ?

Ming, do remember to pack something like biscuits or a drink for DD SPECIFICALLY for the ride home or she'd be hungry :love: . Agree with Luannee, no issues for first 3 days - felt like a caged animal watching over her recess time :!: .

RGPS is very organized. The PV's are already galvanized and they work like clockwork.

[jsmama]

Thanks Ming

you made me feel better that the school bus pick up and drop of time for my girl is a \"norm\" considering the traffic condition. I have already arranged for her to take the school bus now

Thanks mommies for sharing your experience on what to bring for the 1st day. Happy New Year and let's all wish that our dds enjoy a rewarding year in RGPS!